Australian Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier

Compare the Australian Terrier to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Wire Fox Terriers.

Australian Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier
Australian Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Australian Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
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General Details
Australian Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
11-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Australian Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1820 AD
1876 AD
Temperament
Australian Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Australian Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
Australian Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Australian Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Australian Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Allergies
Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Epilepsy
Deafness
Arthritis
Eye problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Australian Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Red
Black and Red
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
Red
Red
Sandy
Sandy
White
White
White and Black
White and Black
White and Tan
White and Tan
White, Black, and Tan
White, Black, and Tan
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